From the Rough

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From the Rough

PG

2014

1h 37m

Drama

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Catana Starks becomes the first woman to coach a collegiate men's golf team and subsequently guides her misfit players to an all-time-record championship season.

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Mary Houlihan

Chicago Sun-Times

04/24/2014

2.5/4

Henson nicely captures Starks' determination but also her doubts and personal demons.

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Andrea Beach

Common Sense Media

02/25/2015

3/5

Solid sports tale has positive messages, feel-good themes.

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

05/01/2014

2.5/4

Henson's performance goes a long way toward selling the uniqueness and importance of Starks and her story--which Bagley almost appears determined to flatten out in the most cookie-cutter-familiar way possible.

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Kam Williams

Baret News

04/22/2014

2.5/4

A well-deserved, if syrupy sweet, overdue tribute to an African-American role model and trailblazer.

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Ashley S

@RT65900473 01/01/2025

Is a heartwarming and motivational film that showcases the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and breaking barriers. If you enjoy true stories with uplifting messages, this movie is worth a watch

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Gail L

@RT87846121 08/16/2023

It was amazing to see a woman coach a golf team built of men. She was strong and straight forward. Is willing to fight and stand up for what ahe believes in.

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Steve M

@RT57413388 05/09/2023

Always like these true story movies, shows real life trials and triumphs.

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steve d

@RT35616104 12/07/2022

Predictable but fun underdog story.

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roger g

@RT94256209 08/03/2017

Good story but the acting was a little overworked.

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05/17/2015

great film a must watch

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Pierre Bagley

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Taraji P. Henson

Catana Starks

Tom Felton

Edward

Michael Clarke Duncan

Roger

Henry Simmons

Kendrick Paulsen Jr.

Letoya Luckett

Stacey

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Synopsis

Catana Starks becomes the first woman to coach a collegiate men's golf team and subsequently guides her misfit players to an all-time-record championship season.

Director: Pierre Bagley
Producer: Pierre Bagley, Joshua Throne, Michael J. Critelli
Screenwriter: Michael A. Critelli, Pierre Bagley
Distributor: Freestyle Releasing
Production Co: From The Rough Productions, Gyre Entertainment, Royal Street Productions
Rating: PG (Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 25, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2017
Runtime: 1h 37m